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Smashed Cucumber Salad

18th February 2015 - By Michelle Minnaar
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The Western world’s version of Chinese food tend to be on the heavy side. Start with something light, fresh and authentic.

Pai huang gua

Chinese New Year is upon us. How are you planning on celebrating it? If you’re on a tight budget or the thought of eating an unhealthy load of MSG puts you off, then it’s probably better to steer clear from Chinese restaurants and takeaway. That leaves concocting something yourself at home and I must admit that even I sometimes feel a bit intimidated by the thought of preparing a Chinese meal. This is where you’ll often find me red-handed with ready-made stir-fry sauces such as Sweet and Sour and Chow Mein from Amoy. It simply makes life so much easier!

Chinese starter and main course

Pai huang gua is super easy and quick to prepare. What I especially like about it is its low calorie content and that it will complement just about any dish. During the week, I sometimes eat this salad with baked new potatoes and if you’re on a diet, this is a dream meal. Vegans can rejoice too. Happy Chinese New Year everyone!

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Smashed Cucumber Salad


★★★★★

5 from 4 reviews

  • Author: Michelle Minnaar
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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Ingredients

  • 2 English cucumbers
  • 1 red chili, finely sliced [optional]
  • 1 bunch spring onions, finely sliced [optional]
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) rice vinegar
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) light soy sauce
  • 15ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil
  • 5ml (1 tsp) caster sugar
  • 2.5ml (1/2 tsp) salt

Instructions

  1. Smash the cucumbers with a rolling pin on a chopping board. After their insides split open, cut into bite-sized pieces and place in a bowl.
  2. Add the chili and onions to the cucumber and mix.
  3. Place the garlic, vinegar, soy sauce, oil, sugar and salt and in a small bowl and stir until everything is more or less incorporated.
  4. Pour the sauce onto the cucumber mixture and stir well.
  5. Serve immediately.

  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: No Cook
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Nutrition

  • Calories: 56
  • Sugar: Sugars
  • Sodium: 433 mg
  • Fat: 1.5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.7 g
  • Fiber: Dietary Fiber
  • Protein: 2.1 g

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  1. Meeta says

    19th February 2015 at 7:29 pm

    I am totally on the same level — love these flavors! Light and fresh !

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  2. Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla says

    19th February 2015 at 9:59 pm

    I like the idea of smashing cucumbers 🙂 Sounds delicious.

    ★★★★★

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  3. Margot @ Coffee & Vanilla says

    19th February 2015 at 9:59 pm

    I like the idea of smashing cucumbers 🙂 Sounds delicious.

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  4. Elizabeth says

    20th February 2015 at 10:17 am

    A gorgeous, beautifully photographed recipe – my goodness I want to jump right in and start eating!

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  5. Elizabeth says

    20th February 2015 at 10:17 am

    A gorgeous, beautifully photographed recipe – my goodness I want to jump right in and start eating!

    Reply
  6. Jan Bennett says

    20th February 2015 at 11:59 am

    I’m hungry now – stunning photos!

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  7. Jen says

    22nd February 2015 at 7:46 pm

    I’ve not come across smashed cucumbers before, looks like they make a great refreshing base for a salad though.

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  8. Jen says

    22nd February 2015 at 7:46 pm

    I’ve not come across smashed cucumbers before, looks like they make a great refreshing base for a salad though.

    Reply
  9. Helen @ Fuss Free Flavours says

    22nd February 2015 at 8:58 pm

    This looks so refreshing Michelle, perfect for when on has over indulged at this time of year.

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  10. Jeanne Horak-Druiff says

    23rd February 2015 at 12:02 pm

    Now there’s an idea – smashing cucumbers! What a great frustration release ;o) Love the fresh and light flavours of this salad – we had something similar (although sliced rather than smashed) in Singapore at an amazing dim sum restaurant – definitely need to try this at home!

    ★★★★★

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  11. Corina says

    24th February 2015 at 7:56 am

    I’ve never smashed cucumbers before but it’s something I’d love to try – especially after a stressful day! The salad looks really tasty and I love all the flavours in it.

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  12. [email protected] says

    25th February 2015 at 7:22 pm

    This is a perfect side dish to enjoy with Chinese food, really refreshing contrasting to the richness of other dishes. We all love cucumber salad here, but yours is on another level. Stunning pictures too 🙂

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  13. [email protected] says

    25th February 2015 at 7:22 pm

    This is a perfect side dish to enjoy with Chinese food, really refreshing contrasting to the richness of other dishes. We all love cucumber salad here, but yours is on another level. Stunning pictures too 🙂

    Reply
  14. [email protected] says

    25th February 2015 at 7:22 pm

    This is a perfect side dish to enjoy with Chinese food, really refreshing contrasting to the richness of other dishes. We all love cucumber salad here, but yours is on another level. Stunning pictures too 🙂

    Reply
  15. All That I'm Eating says

    27th February 2015 at 11:48 am

    Love salads like this, so vibrant and really refreshing.

    Reply
  16. Emily Leary says

    4th March 2015 at 11:05 am

    This looks satisfying and refreshing – lovely!

    Reply
  17. Barbara says

    17th December 2016 at 7:26 pm

    Hi. If one was to be ‘making & taking’ this interesting salad to a function, would the ‘abused cucumber’ ? Keep fresh-looking OK, or go a bit sad & flat !
    Thanks

    Reply
  18. Renil M. George says

    24th September 2017 at 4:49 pm

    Colorful and refreshing dish,

    ★★★★★

    Reply
  19. Ella Grundle says

    23rd August 2019 at 11:44 am

    Thanks for the recipe! I have so many cucumbers in my fridge righht now!

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  20. David Gai says

    9th September 2019 at 3:04 am

    Thank goodness that I’ve got a vegetable slicer 🙂

    Reply
  21. Walter Unlon says

    29th September 2019 at 3:27 am

    I used fresh cucumbers from my garden. It was excellent. Yum yum yum

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